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Hindu Deities and Epics

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Hindu mythology involves a vast pantheon of deities, including Vishnu and his avatars, alongside epic narratives. This topic explores Puranas, celestial sages, and legendary kings. These questions form a crucial part of the general awareness section in SSC and state exams.

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Hindu Deities and Epics Questions

Multiple choice

Who is considered the founder of Hinduism?

  1. Lord Vishnu

  2. Lord Shiva

  3. Lord Brahma

  4. Lord Krishna
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Explanation

Lord Brahma is considered the creator of the universe and one of the three main deities of Hinduism.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the constellation that is associated with the Hindu god Brahma?

  1. Ursa Major

  2. Orion

  3. Taurus

  4. Gemini
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Explanation

The constellation Ursa Major is associated with the Hindu god Brahma and is often depicted as a chariot in Indian mythology.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Rigvedic god of the moon?

  1. Soma

  2. Chandra

  3. Varuna

  4. Indra
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Explanation

Chandra is the Rigvedic god of the moon. He is also known as Soma, the god of the intoxicating drink of the same name.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Rigvedic god of the planets?

  1. Brihaspati

  2. Shukra

  3. Budha

  4. Ketu
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Brihaspati is the Rigvedic god of the planets. He is also known as Guru, the teacher of the gods.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Rigvedic god of the zodiac?

  1. Varuna

  2. Mitra

  3. Aryaman

  4. Bhaga
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Varuna is the Rigvedic god of the zodiac. He is also known as the god of the sky and the sea.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Rigvedic god of the solstices?

  1. Surya

  2. Chandra

  3. Varuna

  4. Indra
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Surya is the Rigvedic god of the solstices. He is also known as the god of the sun.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Rigvedic god of the comets?

  1. Rudra

  2. Shiva

  3. Vishnu

  4. Brahma
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Rudra is the Rigvedic god of the comets. He is also known as the god of storms and destruction.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Rigvedic god of the aurora borealis?

  1. Indra

  2. Varuna

  3. Mitra

  4. Aryaman
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Indra is the Rigvedic god of the aurora borealis. He is also known as the god of thunder and lightning.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Rigvedic god of the lunar mansions?

  1. Soma

  2. Chandra

  3. Varuna

  4. Indra
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Explanation

Soma is the Rigvedic god of the lunar mansions. He is also known as the god of the intoxicating drink of the same name.

Multiple choice

What is the central theme of Kuchipudi?

  1. Devotion to Lord Vishnu

  2. Devotion to Lord Shiva

  3. Devotion to Lord Brahma

  4. Devotion to Lord Ganesha
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Explanation

Kuchipudi is primarily dedicated to Lord Vishnu and his various incarnations.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the first month in the Hindu calendar?

  1. Chaitra

  2. Vaisakha

  3. Jyeshtha

  4. Ashadha
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The first month in the Hindu calendar is Chaitra.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Hindu god of time?

  1. Kala

  2. Yama

  3. Shiva

  4. Vishnu
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The Hindu god of time is Kala.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Hindu meteor?

  1. Uluka

  2. Graha

  3. Nakshatra

  4. Yoga
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The Hindu meteor is known as the Uluka.

Multiple choice

In Hindu mythology, what is the name of the demon who is believed to cause eclipses?

  1. Rahu

  2. Ketu

  3. Surya

  4. Chandra
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Rahu is the demon who is believed to cause eclipses by swallowing the Sun or the Moon.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Hindu god who is associated with eclipses?

  1. Surya

  2. Chandra

  3. Rahu

  4. Ketu
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Surya is the Hindu god of the Sun and is associated with eclipses.